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Calm Quote by Tertullian

“Prayer cleanses from sin, drives away temptations, stamps out persecutions, comforts the fainthearted, gives new strength to the courageous, brings travellers safely home, calms the waves, confounds robbers, feeds the poor, overrules the rich, lifts up the fallen, supports those who are falling…” quote by Tertullian
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“Prayer cleanses from sin, drives away temptations, stamps out persecutions, comforts the fainthearted, gives new strength to the courageous, brings travellers safely home, calms the waves, confounds robbers, feeds the poor, overrules the rich, lifts up the fallen, supports those who are falling, sustains those who stand firm.”

Tertullian

About This Quote

Source Treat: De Anima, 2nd century AD

Spiritual discipline purifies moral character, protects against vice, offers comfort, empowers courage, aids travelers, stabilizes society, and supports both the weak and the strong.

In simple terms: Prayer cleanses, comforts, empowers, and protects.

Key Takeaway

Use prayer regularly for moral and emotional resilience.

Themes

spirituality morality comfort empowerment societal balance

Mood

hopeful reverent reflective

Type

religious inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • travel safety
  • social inequality
  • leadership challenges

Key Concepts

purification protection strengthening social justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does prayer influence your daily decisions?
  • Can spiritual practice coexist with social activism?
A Different Perspective

May not replace practical action or address systemic injustice.

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